1956 Gretsch Country Club Sunburst w/Tremelo

St August · Post by **St August** » Thu Nov 30, 2006 11:03 pm

Anyone got an Idea what the going price for these babys are
Ill have pics by the end of the weekend... A friend needs to sell it off
It has been in her family since 56...all original in very very good condition so I am told.........

BashCoder · Post by **BashCoder** » Fri Dec 01, 2006 4:37 pm

Of course, price range depends on age, condition, originality, provenance, etc. I'm no George Gruhn, believe me. But it seems these go between $2k and $3k regularly. Sometimes you'll see one get up near $10k on ebay, but it's pretty rare. If hers is an especially good, old example, it could fetch a premium. There's a guy with one online now asking $14k, but he won't get a buyer at all. But here's some context for you:

Also check ebay completed listings for a sense of retail value.

If a Gretsch has some really cool provenance, however, it can increase in value dramatically. Here's the most obvious example, and probably the highest priced Gretsch on the open market today:

That's a '57 White Penguin once owned and played by Dan Fogelberg. George Gruhn wants $80,000 for it and let's just say it's been listed in his inventory for a long time...

I'll probably see him tomorrow morning at a guitar event, so I'll ask him if he has had any serious inquiries.

But as a whole Gretsch values don't increase at the same pace as a Gibson or Fender, unfortunately.

BashCoder · Post by **BashCoder** » Fri Dec 01, 2006 4:41 pm

BashCoder wrote:Here's the most obvious example, and probably the highest priced Gretsch on the open market today

Of course, I'm not in the loop on any Beatle memorabilia auctions at Sotheby's or Christie's...

Bad Kitty · Post by **Bad Kitty** » Fri Dec 01, 2006 6:04 pm

I'd say it's worth $500.
I'll send you a check right away.

Just kidding! That's funny my wife was just telling me yesterday she wants to get a Gretsch White Falcon someday.

Mike

NY Chief · Post by **NY Chief** » Fri Dec 01, 2006 6:07 pm

Sell it to Setzer!

Really? A genuine '57 is only good for $2-3K? That's what a new one costs.

BashCoder · Post by **BashCoder** » Sat Dec 02, 2006 1:07 am

NY Chief wrote:Sell it to Setzer!

Really? A genuine '57 is only good for $2-3K? That's what a new one costs.

Well, like I said it could fetch a premium for being that old. Maybe with a '57 it's like the difference between a '61 SG and a '67 SG ($30k difference sometimes). You can see them get in the $10k range. And I'm certainly no appraiser, that's for sure. I just watch the prices. The rare models tend to fetch more than the 6120 single cut. But you can go get a '60's gretsch 6120 for $2,500 pretty consistently -- yes, just like a new one. In fact, I own a new one (double cut) and often see vintage ones from the '60's for the same price I paid.

NY Chief · Post by **NY Chief** » Sat Dec 02, 2006 2:31 pm

Per the '07 Vintage Guitar

'54-56 $9K-$15K
'57-'59 $$7K-$13K
'60 $6.5K - 7K
'61 $6K - 6.K
'61-'64 $3.5K - $4K

Setzer Sig
'93-'05 $1800 - $1950

St August · Post by **St August** » Sat Dec 02, 2006 2:36 pm

Sweet guys Im going to call her right now and see where those pics are
I'll get them posted for all to see.. Thanks for all the input Im sure she will be pleased

BashCoder · Post by **BashCoder** » Sat Dec 02, 2006 5:10 pm

Great - check out Gruhn's site for info about getting an appraisal from him. He's widely aclaimed as the world's foremost expert on the subject of vintage guitars. A few brokers sometimes say otherwise because George debunks their scams. I spoke with him this morning and he saved me $10k in about 5 minutes.

Try to avoid selling to most brokers! I'd sell to George, but not many others. I saw all kinds of weird stuff this morning talking to a bunch of used guitar dealers. Let's just say that used car salesmen are like Mother Theresa compared to these guys. But watch the prices they are selling at, because it helps you get a sense for what the market can bear.

St August · Post by **St August** » Sun Dec 03, 2006 2:25 pm

Ok heres an update !!
Its is not a 57.. Its a 56 6192 serial 117648 Country Club Sunburst w/tremelo

I will have the pics in a couple of hours... will post later tonight

St August · Post by **St August** » Sun Dec 03, 2006 5:03 pm

Ok this Guitar was made Jan 17, 1956 and was the 48th in that line of that year.. also this was the first year of the 6192

Heres the pics

117648 break down 1=Jan 17=day 6=year 48=run of that yr
for that model

also it has the original case

MacGaden · Post by **MacGaden** » Sun Dec 03, 2006 5:19 pm

What a beautiful guitar ! I have no idea what I

St August · Post by **St August** » Sun Dec 03, 2006 5:42 pm

Im Just selling it for a friend

Bad Kitty · Post by **Bad Kitty** » Sun Dec 03, 2006 5:49 pm

What a beauty

I'd give my right arm and one of my nuts for one of those. To bad that's about all I could give

.

Mike

St August · Post by **St August** » Sun Dec 03, 2006 5:56 pm

I did email George Gruhn to see if he is interested... we will see